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Itinéraire de ski de randonnée alpin - Les Communailles / Télésiège de la Croix

Sport, Skiing, Ski touring route in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
3.0 km
Skiing
1h 30min
Easy
  • From Les Communailles, set off on a beautiful escape through snow-covered forests and alpine pastures towards the top of the La Croix chairlift, just below Mont Joux.

  • The climb begins gently under the trees before opening out onto the wide open spaces of Grand Montaz. The route then winds its way back through the forest to reach the heights, offering spectacular views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding mountains.

    For the descent, take the Orgères ski run to Les Communailles, where you can enjoy the sun on the terrace.

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    These ascent routes are not ski slopes. They are neither monitored nor protected by the ski patrol. Users of these...
    The climb begins gently under the trees before opening out onto the wide open spaces of Grand Montaz. The route then winds its way back through the forest to reach the heights, offering spectacular views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding mountains.

    For the descent, take the Orgères ski run to Les Communailles, where you can enjoy the sun on the terrace.

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    These ascent routes are not ski slopes. They are neither monitored nor protected by the ski patrol. Users of these routes do so at their own risk and must check weather and snow conditions, as well as avalanche risk. Descents via marked slopes must be made during the ski area's opening hours. After the slopes have closed and when the ski area is closed, pedestrians, hikers and skiers are prohibited from entering the area, in accordance with the municipal decree on slope safety (ARR2018_041 SECU).
    Be sure to take out insurance: when using marked ski slopes in a downhill direction, ski tourers are considered to be skiers on the slopes. They must ensure that they are covered by insurance that covers all forms of skiing.

    SAFETY
    Before setting off, check the weather conditions and whether the ski area is open.
    - The ski area may be closed for preventive avalanche control operations: PIDA
    - Snow grooming machines may be in operation when the slopes are closed and can pose a serious danger in the event of a collision.
    - Calculate your ascent time carefully so that you can reach your destination before the slopes close.
    - If you are travelling alone, inform someone close to you of your itinerary.
    - In case of emergency, dial 112.
  • Departure
    Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
  • Difference in height
    446.217 m
  • Plain text period
    From 20/12 to 01/04 daily.
    Please check with the Tourist Office before your, activity, to find out the current access conditions.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
  • Environment
    • Panoramic view
    • Mountain location
    • Ski resort
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
446 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1868 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1421 m
  • Total positive elevation : 446 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby